Translator: CinderTL
Drip, drip.
Blood spilled, staining the grass red and seeping into the soil.
The villa was littered with corpses, and the scattered yellow bullet casings still retained some warmth.
Four True Intent peak experts, comparable to Silver-grade Cyborgs, had died in various states. The burly man wearing a dark gold mask flicked his arm slightly, and all the blood scattered away.
The scene on the display screen was silent. Zhou Cheng and the others, who were controlling the drones, looked shaken and instinctively gulped.
"Chen Feng has gotten stronger again..."
Lin Hao stood to the side, his expression quite complex.
Such combat power had already surpassed the Silver-grade level.
"Uncle Liu, what level is Chen Feng at now?"
He whispered, walking to a corner of the street outside the flying car.
"He should be a Grandmaster... but not entirely."
The elderly voice also sounded surprised, and Lin Hao widened his eyes slightly.
A Grandmaster?
Wasn't it said to be extremely difficult to break through?
And what did "not entirely" mean?
"There are three methods to break through to the Grandmaster realm. Although the methods differ, there is always a period of transformation."
"He is likely still in the transformation stage... Remarkable. Even before the transformation is complete, his physical strength is already comparable to Gold-grade. Young Master, your friend might very well reach the pinnacle of the extreme realm."
The tone was filled with admiration. This was the first time Lin Hao had heard Uncle Liu praise someone's martial talent.
"What about me, Uncle Liu?"
"If I practiced martial arts, would I have a chance..."
"Young Master, everyone is different. Some things shouldn't be forced."
The kind, elderly voice interrupted his inquiry, and Lin Hao smiled wryly.
Finally, seeing the dark gold-masked figure in the drone footage move, he returned to the flying car.
[Serpent Spirit Power: 200/100]
On the way back, Chen Feng sat in the flying car, having changed into a new, intact black hoodie.
He tilted his head to look out the window as the tall buildings passed by.
A security bureau's flying car brushed past, and he quietly glanced at the panel before him.
The four True Intent experts had given him 160 points of Serpent Spirit Power.
It was enough for him to open the Serpent Spirit Secret Realm twice in the dream.
As for his talents, the progress of Azure Armor and Heart of Glory was ordinary, with some growth but not much.
"Things here shouldn't be a problem. Suro has been too chaotic recently, and Luohe has also been affected."
Lin Hao, sitting in the driver's seat, spoke, and Chen Feng nodded slightly.
As they approached the Nanjiang district, he thought about the club.
"How's the club doing?"
"Eh, same as usual."
Lin Hao's tone was casual. "After you left, I found a few minor school's Force experts to be coaches. Otherwise, how do you think I found out about the Divine Martial Alliance's activities?"
"But unfortunately, most of the members only respect you. They're not very fond of the new coaches."
"Although they haven't left, they've been coming less frequently. Probably only staying out of respect for you."
Chen Feng felt a bit guilty upon hearing this. After all, he had initially agreed to be the head coach and personally guide them.
"If I get the chance, I'll go back."
"Alright."
Lin Hao nodded, not urging him to go today.
Jin Wei's whereabouts were currently unknown, but he was most likely in Nanjiang.
With a bit of investigation, it would be easy to discover that Tian Hao Security was behind him, and Hao Feng Boxing Club, as a related business, couldn't escape scrutiny.
There was no need to involve others. It was better to return and wait.
Immediately, the two took the opportunity to discuss.
Chen Feng decided to temporarily act as Lin Hao's bodyguard, accompanying him back to Tian Hao Security.
As dusk deepened and night approached, the short buildings gave way to taller ones, and the bustling streets came into view.
Finally, the flying car entered a building in the city center, where the words "Tian Hao Security" flashed brightly on the rooftop.
The city's joint council building was not far away, and Chen Feng glanced at Lin Hao in surprise.
"Rented. I can't afford to buy it yet."
Lin Hao explained, and Chen Feng was half-convinced.
The security company had developed rapidly, exceeding his initial expectations.
Moreover.
His eyes flickered as he glanced at a certain room in the building.
Within his perception, he faintly detected a presence no weaker than a Grandmaster, lurking there.
It wasn't a Cyborg, because it was a powerful magnetic field interference, even affecting his perception.
He could only vaguely see an elderly man in a suit and white gloves, sitting alone in a study with the curtains drawn.
As if sensing something, the man turned his gaze toward the building's lower levels.
Chen Feng averted his gaze, pretending nothing was amiss.
Lin Hao seemed oblivious, instead taking the elevator all the way to the top floor with him.
Zhou Cheng and two other Silver-grade Cyborgs escorted them the entire way, along with four or five semi-Cyborgs with bulging waists.
"I've already arranged your accommodation."
"Come, take a look. Is it alright?"
As he spoke, Chen Feng followed him into a room.
A swan velvet mattress, exquisite chandelier, hardwood floors...
Walking to the window, he could see the brightly lit city outside, the neon lights of Nanjiang almost entirely visible.
"I'm satisfied."
Chen Feng nodded slightly, withdrawing his gaze.
"Good. I was worried you might not be used to it."
"For the next few days, you'll be in charge during the day. Others will handle my security at night."
"Anyway, thank you."
Lin Hao's expression turned serious as he spoke, and Chen Feng waved his hand, indicating it was no trouble.
As for the matter of alternating day and night security, Chen Feng's eyes flickered, but he didn't ask further.
He knew that the elderly man dressed like a butler he had sensed earlier was most likely the one responsible for Lin Hao's and the building's nighttime security.
He didn't delve into why a suspected Grandmaster-level Cyborg was involved, knowing it was surely related to Lin Hao's mysterious background.
After a few more instructions, the two parted ways, and Chen Feng pulled the curtains shut with a swish.
After settling in, he lay down and closed his eyes.
The building's soundproofing was good, and with the Grandmaster-level Cyborg on night duty, he didn't worry too much.
Clearing his mind, he soon entered the dream.
Buzz!
A world shrouded in mist.
Tall buildings and houses everywhere.
Cars parked by the roadside, their surfaces covered in a thick layer of dust.
The entire world was dark and gray. Chen Feng, carrying a black backpack, stood inside a residential building, looking toward the deep misty dangerous area in the distance.
He wasn't in a hurry to enter the dream again, as he wanted to see if he could now venture into the dangerous area.
Both Crimson Tiger Force and Extreme Martial Fist required Extreme Martial Arts Points and Limit Breaking Points.
Not to mention the coveted Heavenly Aura Overlord Body Technique.
TL/N: This technique was introduced in chapter 96.
Moreover, looking at the slowly increasing four-dimensional attributes on the panel before him, Chen Feng had another thought.
Since those top schools refused to give him Grandmaster insights, perhaps the Extreme Martial Hall here had similar records?
Immediately, without hesitation.
The mark on the back of his hand flashed, and Azure Armor covered his entire body.
His blood wings flapped, and he leaped out of the window of the ten-story residential building.
Whoosh!!
His figure flickered, speeding through the air.
The nearest Extreme Martial Hall was in the deep mist. After twenty minutes of continuous travel, he entered the outer-middle section of the dangerous area.
Chen Feng hovered a hundred meters in the air, looking down at the plaque with the words "Extreme Martial Hall."
Moreover.
He could see a humanoid creature in the courtyard.
Its entire body was gray, as if covered in a special shell.
It had two horns on its head, a single green eye, and arms like blades, with no fingers.
There were also several masked men and faceless beings scattered around, not driven away but seemingly attached to the gray humanoid creature, also in the courtyard.
As if sensing movement, the gray humanoid creature, lying asleep in the open space of the martial hall, opened its single eye and looked up.
Their eyes met, and dark gold grew on Chen Feng's body, the Golden Armor wrapping around his arms like gauntlets.
"You're it."
His gaze was resolute. After comparing several Extreme Martial Halls, he had found this to be the weakest dangerous creature.
Its aura was stronger than many fourth-tier beings but seemed not to have broken through that level, stuck in between.
Whoosh!!!
Suddenly, his blood wings flapped, and he dove down.
The gray figure on the ground stood up simultaneously, its arms rapidly extending, growing longer like blades slicing through the air.
Swish, swish, swish, swish!
Chen Feng's blood wings flapped continuously, and he flickered in mid-air, dodging all the blades, arriving behind the creature.
The dust on the ground scattered, and all the strength in his body gathered.
Explosive Fist!
His arm muscles bulged, and he struck with full force from the start.
Boom!!
The air shook, like a mountain collapsing.
Everything was drawn toward the creature's vital spot.
But the next second.
Clang!!!
A dull sound exploded, and the creature reacted swiftly, retracting its extended blade arms and slashing back.
A crisp sound swept through, and the stone brick ground of the martial hall collapsed, cracks spreading inch by inch.
Sparks flew as the Steel Bones and Golden Armor on his fist clashed with the gray blade. The masked men and faceless beings around had already fled in terror.
That was a living source of Extreme Martial Arts and perception talent nutrients.
Without hesitation, Chen Feng summoned the Holy Shield Colossus.
Whoosh!!!
A fist like a stone pillar.
White light mixed with golden patterns instantly condensed, suppressing the air.
The gray figure was forced to split its attention, raising its other arm.
Boom!!
White air exploded, and the ground caved in again.
Its strength was astonishing, not inferior to the Holy Shield Colossus in the slightest.
Even with its legs sunk into the cracked ground, it stood firm, the friction producing a grating sound.
Swish!
Chen Feng's figure flickered, and he seized this moment of opportunity.
Dark gold grew in his hand, forming a broadsword. He flew low, slashing in a circle.
Splat!!
Blood splattered, and all the masked men and faceless beings died instantly. Black lines were easily dodged by him.
[Perception LV3: 96/100]
Over a dozen gray light orbs entered his body. Seeing the two Extreme Martial Arts Orbs right before him, Chen Feng didn't immediately absorb them.
"First, I'll deal with you!"
His gaze turned cold. Chen Feng knew the influence of memory scenes would leave him stiff and immobile.
Immediately, as the Holy Shield Colossus and the creature clashed again.
Zap, zap, zap!
Black light flickered, and the Holy Shield Colossus instantly received the command.
Ignoring all the blade slashes, golden patterns shone on its body like armor.
Amid the clanging sounds, its white-gray body sustained some blade wounds, cracks appearing inch by inch.
But even so, it didn't retreat. Instead, it flapped its stone wings, forcefully advancing, spreading its arms, trying to embrace the gray creature with brute force.
But as if sensing the danger.
Whoosh!!
The gray humanoid creature moved, and two more gray blade arms grew from its waist.
Clang!!
The Holy Shield Colossus's waist embrace was blocked. Chen Feng's expression turned serious, and Black Flash was unleashed.
Whoosh!!!
The gray blade ignored everything, slashing toward the lightning-like black light.
The powerful Black Flash was slightly split like water, but the creature's gray blade arms, comparable to Gold-grade, also cracked like a spider web, on the verge of shattering.
Seizing the opportunity, his blood wings flapped again.
Chen Feng instantly appeared behind the creature, exchanging a glance with the Holy Shield Colossus.
Buzz!
The waist embrace completely changed tactics. The stone pillar-like arms suddenly raised, and fists like massive rocks fell.
The air shook, and Chen Feng moved in sync.
His bulging muscles transformed into Explosive Fist techniques. One large, one small, one in front, one behind—two fists struck simultaneously!
Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom!!!
Fist afterimages, azure and gold colors lingered in the air.
The white-gray speed was slightly inferior, but it made up for it with a powerful strike, like a heavy hammer hitting the ground.
The entire martial hall shook, and debris from the ground kept bouncing and flying.
The gray humanoid creature was riddled with holes, but its four blade arms kept slashing up and down, desperately resisting.
Moreover, a certain power seemed to emerge from its body, continuously trying to repair its surface wounds.
Clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang!!!
The sound of fists and blades echoed continuously, sparks flying.
Chen Feng's gaze grew colder as he kept punching.
Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom!!!
He didn't know how many consecutive strikes he had made, even his arms feeling slightly sore.
Crack!
Finally, as if shattering a core.
The gray figure's four blade arms exploded, and the repairs on its body completely stopped.
Its single green eye was filled with bloodshot veins, as if it was desperately memorizing Chen Feng and the Holy Shield Colossus's faces.
Boom!
Its body exploded, gray debris scattering and mixing into the cracked and sunken pit.
Huff, huff, huff!
The Azure Armor retracted the double-layered face mask, and Chen Feng greedily gulped air.
Although the face mask didn't actually affect his breathing, he felt better this way.
It was strong.
This gray blade figure was likely at the peak of the fourth tier.
Without the Holy Shield Colossus restraining the opponent, he might not have been able to take it down so quickly.
Breathing heavily, he recovered slightly.
Feeling his mental energy was quite depleted, Chen Feng thought of the Serpent Spirit Secret Realm.
If one day the Holy Shield Colossus could be maintained without any consumption, that would be great.
Buzz!
Immediately, as the thought ended.
He dismissed the summoning, and the white-gray colossus quickly faded, merging into his brow.
The gray debris on the ground also faded, along with the blood, leaving nothing behind.
Faintly, Chen Feng could sense.
It was as if some power had been extracted, a trait belonging to the gray blade figure.
"I don't get it."
Shaking his head, Chen Feng was already used to such situations.
In this dream of Qinggang City, no matter how he killed these creatures, they would eventually fade away.
As if they weren't real bodies...
The thought flashed through his mind, and Chen Feng didn't delve deeper.
Looking at the two pale blue light orbs not far away, he quickly went over and absorbed them.
Buzz!
Instantly, residual memories flooded in, with some different scenes.
(End of the Chapter)
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